A cast of almost 200 character actors comprised of local professionals, students and contractors will transform into ghosts, ghouls, zombies, werewolves and vampires every night.

“Halloween and Haunted Houses are a New England tradition in the fall season,” said Al Fletcher, president and general manager of Nashoba Valley Ski Area. “Witch’s Woods takes this concept and transforms this tradition into family entertainment for all ages. Every season is a new experience at Witch's Woods. Costumes, characters, set designs and attraction themes change on an annual basis to give the place a whole new feel each year.”

Attractions and exhibits at Witch’s Woods 2018 include:

Witch’s Woods Haunted Hayride with new theme, “The Mystic Shadow.”Vampire Passage — "Where the Night Has Fangs.”Nightmare Mansion — “The Abandoned Victorian Mansion.”Castle Morbid — “The Castle of Torture.”Keeper’s Crypt 3D — "The Wilson Brother’s Traveling Circus.”Jack O’Lantern Jamboree — Every night, hundreds of professionally carved pumpkins will illuminate Witch’s Woods.Horrorwood Chamber of Chills – Computer-generated imagery will be incorporated in several scenes this year in Horrorwood Chamber of Chills. CGI is used for creating scenes or special effects in films and television. This exhibit pays tribute to horror film icons past and present.Carnival gamesCarnival rides – Every paid admission includes unlimited carnival rides on all three thriller attractions.

New MCs: Hourly, the MCs will add their own flare and host this entertaining stage show with audience participation. Win prizes, including skiing and tubing tickets.The Time Warp, Killer Thriller/ Dance Off, Witch's Woods Style: Audience participants will show off their moves out on the Main Stage in the “Thriller” dance contest to win prizes.Mega Monster Band: Watch the Air Guitar Monster Band rip up favorite songs.Gore-ified Air Guitar Jam Session: Selected participants will show of their best "air jam" on the Main Stage with the Monster Band to win prizes.Freaky Fire Performers: Watch Fire Poi, Fire Hooping, flaming whips, fire staff twirling and displays and feats with fire.

The Halloween Bash and Costume Contest will be held Oct. 27 at The Outlook Restaurant and Lounge. The event will feature live entertainment at 8 p.m., a fireworks display at 10 p.m. and the annual Halloween Costume Ball and Contest for adults ages 21 and older with judging just after midnight.

The ticket window opens at 6:30 p.m., with the last ticket being sold at 10:30 p.m. Tickets to Witch's Woods are $38. Advanced discount tickets are available online. Lower rates are also available to groups of 15 or more; group rates must be made 24 hours in advance.